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Chinese Scholarship Council

University of Durham

By nomination only
Funding

Full Funding

Deadline

By nomination only

Study level

Postgraduate

Where you study

University of Durham only

Arts & Humanities
Funding scale: Full Funding
Key facts
Study level
PhD (More information on our research degrees.)
Conditions
Students who have already commenced their doctoral degree at Durham are not eligible The scholarship cannot be held on a part-time basis Successful candidates are required to return home upon completion of their studies. Additionally, inform your provisional supervisor and your department about your intention to
Funding
  • Scholarship provides Full payment of tuition fees Annual allowance Overseas student health cover Return airfare Visa application fees Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in 2026 Number of awards available 25 awards are available in all disciplines Level of study PhD (More information on our research degrees.) Mode of study Full-time Programmes All PhD programmes Duration Funding is.
Eligibility
  • Applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of Mainland China at the time of application.
  • Chinese students studying overseas may also be eligible for application subject to CSC policies Hold either an unconditional offer or a conditional offer with the only condition being “receiving final degrees” (not language) for a full-time PhD programme at Durham.
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Funding structure
  • Scholarship provides Full payment of tuition fees Annual allowance Overseas student health cover Return airfare Visa application fees Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in 2026 Number of awards available 25 awards are available in all disciplines Level of study PhD (More information on our research degrees.) Mode of study Full-time Programmes All PhD programmes Duration Funding is.
Selection criteria
  • Apply for a course by 16th january 2026: Please ensure you have submitted an academic application and provide all relevant documents including transcripts, study certificates, academic references and English Language certificates to Durham University via the postgraduate online application portal by 16th January 2026.

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